how to put quick release wheel into a trainer
12-26-06, 05:23 PM
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how to put quick release wheel into a trainer
I just received a trainer for christmas. It was used, so it did not come with a manual. It is a balckburn trakstand, trx 1. Does anyone know how to get the quick release wheel into the holder?
12-26-06, 05:35 PM
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I'm not sure about your question, but I have an older Blackburn and it won't clamp correctly on the newer quick-release skewers. I use an old (1992?) Shimano skewer when I put my bike in the trainer. I heard Blackburn has an adapter for newer QRs, but the old QR works fine.
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There should be a slot in the mouting point, just rotate the mounting point until it fits flush against the QR or dropout, I dont have a trx 1, but most of these trainers are all the same. can you post a pic of what your dealing with?
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A lot of trainer manufacturers sell or include skewers that go with the trainers. Even then, a lot of older skewers will fit just fine. Just take out your current skewer and put it one that fits. Talk to your bike shop.
12-26-06, 08:02 PM
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Yep...you have to use their skewer or it won't work no matter what you do. It's not supposed to. They aren't that hard to find.
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You need an enclosed cam skewer for a most trainers. An exposed cam will not work...
Pick one up cheap at your lbs...
https://sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html
Pick one up cheap at your lbs...
https://sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html
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